Im Hyang, Jumps 32 Steps to "Tied 16th Place"

Im Hyang ISPS Round 2 4-Under Par Surge
7 Shots Behind Leader Doherty
Kim Arim Tied 27th · Hong Yeyeun Tied 83rd

[Asia Economy Reporter Seohee Lee] Im Miyang (29) rose 32 places on the second day of the LPGA Tour ISPS Handa World Invitational (total prize money $1.5 million).

On the 12th (local time), Im Miyang recorded 6 birdies and 2 bogeys for a 4-under-par 69 in the second round of the ISPS Handa World Invitational held at Galgorm Castle Golf Club (par 73, 6,621 yards) in Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. She posted a total score of 4-under-par 141, tying for 16th place. She was 7 strokes behind the sole leader Amanda Doherty (USA, 11-under-par 134).

Im Miyang exchanged 2 birdies and 2 bogeys on the front nine, struggling to lower her score. Her performance picked up on the back nine. She made consecutive birdies on the 1st hole (par 5) and 2nd hole (par 4), then added 2 more birdies on the 7th hole (par 3) and 9th hole (par 5), showing great momentum.

Doherty maintained her lead for the second consecutive day. Playing the second round at Massereene Golf Club (par 72, 6,517 yards), Doherty shot 5-under-par with 6 birdies and 1 bogey. Emily Kristine Pedersen (Denmark) and Lauren Koflin (USA) are tied for 2nd place at 10-under-par 135.

Kim Arim also played at Galgorm Castle Golf Club today. Kim recorded 6 birdies, 2 bogeys, and 1 double bogey for a 2-under-par 71. She rose 21 places to tie for 27th at 2-under-par 143. Hong Yaeun (20) failed to lower her score and was cut off, tied for 83rd at 4-over-par 149.

In this tournament, the first two rounds alternate between Galgorm Castle Golf Club and Massereene Golf Club, while the 3rd and 4th rounds are held only at Galgorm Castle Golf Club. After the 3rd round, a second cut will be made, allowing only the top 35 players to advance to the final round.